Water is derived from wells and a reservoir. Water storage capacity is 1.2 million gallons. The entire community is served by a piped water and sewer system, and over 95% of homes are fully plumbed. The older portions of the City sewer system need replacement. Refuse is hauled out by a private contractor to Anchorage - the landfill has been closed. An oil and hazardous waste recycling center was completed in 1998. Electricity is provided by Chugach Electric Association.

RUBA Status & Activities This Qtr:

Whittier City Clerk contact LGS Manfred with questions regarding municipal elections and updating the city code. Whittier's local election code requires a 40% affirmative vote which almsot always requires a run off election if more than two people are candidates. The clerk stated she will invite LGS Manfred out to assist in drafting a change to this section of the code. Manfred reminded her that the election code also needs to address how questioned ballots are processed.
The city attorney also contacted LGS Manfred with a request to assist in codifying the code. The attorney will follow-up after the local elections with an invite to visit the community and attend a council meeting.

RUBA Activities for the Coming Qtr:

Continue providing assistance as requested. Travel is planned in November to update the elections code.

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Finances

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All revenues and expenses for the utility are listed in the utility budget.

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The utility has adopted a balanced realistic budget.

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Monthly financial reports are prepared and submitted to the policy making board.

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The utility is current in paying all water/wastewater electric bills.

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The utility has on hand a year's adequate fuel supply or it has a financial plan to purchase an adequate supply.

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The utility is receiving revenues (user fees or other sources) sufficient to cover operating expenses.